Geophysicist

About Strathcona Resources Ltd.

Based in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is among the fastest-growing pure-play heavy oil producers in North America, focusing on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery operations near the Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Our company is driven by core values of integrity, energy, and intelligence which shape our culture, decision-making, and collaborative work environment where accountability and respect are paramount.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Geophysicist to join our Lloydminster Conventional team in Calgary. Reporting to the Manager of Geosciences for Lloydminster Conventional, this role supports both operational and strategic decision-making through geophysical expertise, enhancing reservoir use, optimizing well performance, and aiding drill-location decisions. You will work closely with geologists, reservoir engineers, and development engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret 2D and 3D seismic datasets with high quality and integrate these analyses with geological mappings of the Lloydminster Conventional asset area.
• Supervise seismic data processing and reprocessing, ensuring quality control over seismic stacks, gathers, and related outputs.
• Offer geophysical assistance during planning and execution of drilling activities including horizontal, multi-lateral, and deviated wells.
• Act as the on-call geophysical operations contact in the Calgary office during drilling, making real-time geosteering decisions when necessary.
• Share technical learnings and insights with team members to facilitate future drilling projects.
• Lead planning, acquisition, and quality assurance of new 2D and 3D seismic data to meet Lloydminster Conventional Business Unit requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Geophysics.
• Minimum of five years’ experience within the upstream oil and gas sector, focusing on conventional assets.
• Familiarity with conventional heavy oil development is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Seisware software and strong computer skills.
• Demonstrated capability in seismic stratigraphic and structural interpretation, including modelling, synthetic ties, amplitude mapping, time-depth conversion, and attribute analysis.
• Experience in providing support for drilling operations is a plus.
• A commitment to delivering technically excellent interpretations and presentations.
• Strong organizational, analytical problem-solving, and priority-setting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and deliver precise professional presentations.

Work Environment

• The position is located at the Calgary head office.
• Some travel to field locations may occasionally be required.

Additional Information

At Strathcona, we believe that great achievements come from teamwork. Our success is rooted in a culture that values integrity, energy, and intelligence. Joining our team means contributing to a workplace that honors both our commitments and the communities we operate in.